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Eat well to reduce arthritis symptoms: inflammation and pain
Emerging research highlights the role of certain nutrients in combating inflammation and pain, offering new hope for arthritis patients seeking additional symptom relief. Continue reading
Common plant chemical – flavonoids – lower rheumatoid arthritis risk
A high intake of a chemical found naturally in plants is associated with reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis in a new study. Continue reading
Curcumin supplements shorten medication usage in arthritis: results of data analysis
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that is notoriously difficult to treat.
Medications for pain can also help with inflammation, braces are an option and joint surgery a final resort.
Some foods, however, are believed to help alleviate symptoms, one of which is curcumin. Continue reading
Coffee bean compound – chlorogenic acid – may reduce bone loss highlights new research
Chlorogenic acid is a promising candidate for the management of osteoporosis experts advise in the light of new research.
A natural compound found in a variety of plants, chlorogenic acid belongs to a group of compounds called polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties. Abundant in various fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, tomatoes and blueberries, coffee beans are a particularly well-known source of chlorogenic acid. Continue reading
Gut microbiota imbalances may influence fibromyalgia
Imbalances in the intestinal microbiota could lead to development of fibromyalgia.
People with fibromyalgia seem to have higher levels of Clostridium, Bacteroides, Coprococcus and Ruminococcus, but lower levels of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Eubacterium, Lachnospiraceae and Firmicutes. Continue reading